Oliver Gilbertson

Oliver R. Gilbertson, age 82, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at his home in Sioux Falls, SD.

Oliver was born on July 24, 1944, to Rueben and Angeline (Horst) Gilbertson at Peabody Hospital in Webster, South Dakota. Oliver grew up on the family farm northwest of Roslyn, South Dakota. He attended Pleasant View Country School #124 in Liberty Township through eighth grade and graduated from Webster High School. Following high school, Oliver continued his education at Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD where he earned his degree in education. Oliver then spent many years teaching first in Canistota and then in Sioux Falls, SD. Oliver then went back to school and earned his degree in public accounting. He also taught classes at Nettleton College in Sioux Falls. Oliver finished out his working career at Wells Fargo working in Student Loans until his retirement.

Oliver enjoyed watching baseball; especially the Los Angeles Dodgers and reading.

Oliver is survived by his sister, Marilyn Ewoldt, Sioux Falls, SD; one brother, David Gilbertson, Omaha, NE; sister-in-law, Elaine Gilbertson, Marion, SD; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Rueben and Angeline Gilbertson; brother, Larry James Gilbertson; and brother-in-law, Ronald Ewoldt

No services are currently planned.